Sanrio has revealed a new Pompompurin collection celebrating their most popular mascots' 30th anniversary that brings back the retro look of his earliest merchandise from 1996.
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Bandai has officially revealed an exclusive Gunpla kit that will soon arrive at a new Gundam Base store that is set to open as part of the first anniversary celebrations of the BHCPDII MUSEUM in Shizuoka, Japan.
Cover Corp has announced two major events celebrating the ninth anniversary of hololive production, bringing a city-wide collaboration to Japan's Yokohama before staging a large music, fireworks and drone show inspired by its new "hololive Dreams" smartphone game.
Razer and Sanrio are expanding their Pompompurin gaming range with a new Kraken Kitty V2 BT headset that turns the Sanrio favorite's iconic floppy ears and brown beret into part of the headset itself.
Bandai is sending four hololive talents on a fantasy adventure for its next Ichiban Kuji, reimagining Nakiri Ayame, Oozora Subaru, Shiranui Flare and Shirogane Noel as classic RPG party members with completely new costumes.
Square Enix has reopened pre-orders for its official Kingdom Hearts trading card collection, giving fans another opportunity to chase a huge 228-card lineup covering characters and artwork from across the series.
Bandai has confirmed that a brand-new Haman Karn themed Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ apparel collection celebrating the anime's 40th anniversary will officially launch in the US this October.